Wizards select Alexandre Sarr with No. 2 pick
The Washington Wizards opted for Alexandre Sarr with the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
Sarr, 19, is the second Frenchman to be selected in this year's draft after Zaccharie Risacher was picked by the Atlanta Hawks at No. 1.
Bio
Position: Forward/center
Club: Perth (Australia)
Height: 7-foot-1
Weight: 224 lbs
Wingspan: 7-foot-4
Max vertical: 37 inches
2023-24 statistics with Perth:
| GP | FG% | 3PT% | FT% | REB | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 51.6 | 28.6 | 71.0 | 4.26 | 1.3 | 9.44 |
Sarr is viewed as an athletic rim-protector with above-average mobility for a big fitting his profile. His size and paint presence should help cover for the Wizards' defensive liabilities.
NBA comparable: Jaren Jackson Jr. Sarr's defensive impact and ability to face up and shoot from the perimeter is reminiscent of the Memphis Grizzlies big man and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.
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